Police in Fatullah, Narayanganj, arrested a woman on Monday morning for allegedly killing her husband. The incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. in the Mirzabari Mor area of West Delpara under Kutubpur Union. Law enforcement recovered a machete and a knife believed to have been used in the killing. The victim, Jahangir Alam, 42, was from Dhalkhanagar Lane in Old Dhaka, while the arrested woman, Farzana Akter Munni, is the daughter of Ayub Ali from West Delpara.

According to local accounts, this was Munni’s second marriage. She divorced her first husband about five years ago and later married Jahangir Alam, with whom she had a one-and-a-half-year-old son. Police said the couple had long-standing marital conflicts. Preliminary investigation suggests Munni mixed sleeping pills into her husband’s food on Sunday night, rendering him unconscious before attacking him with a machete and knife the following morning.

Police recovered the body and sent it to Narayanganj General Hospital morgue. A murder case is being prepared, and further legal proceedings are underway.

RAB has uncovered the motive behind the murder of housewife Kulsum Akter Kajol, wife of a Kuwait expatriate, in Fulgazi, Feni. The main suspect, her distant nephew Md. Ariful Islam, aged 31, was arrested from Uttar Dharmapur area on Monday, June 29, 2026. According to RAB, Arif entered the victim’s home by cutting through the tin roof intending to commit robbery to repay a loan. When Kajol saw him, a scuffle ensued, during which he attacked her with a sharp weapon, causing fatal injuries.

Local residents heard Kajol’s groaning after dawn prayers and gathered at the house, prompting Arif to flee through the back door. RAB officials revealed the arrest and confession during a press briefing at the Feni RAB office at noon on June 29. The victim’s father had earlier filed a case with Fulgazi Police Station under sections 457/302/34 of the Penal Code.

RAB stated that legal proceedings against the accused are underway following his confession and the completion of initial interrogation.

The Gaza Government Media Office has accused Israel of violating the ceasefire agreement 3,465 times since it took effect in October 2025. According to the office, Israeli attacks during the ceasefire period have killed at least 1,045 Palestinians and injured another 3,380. The office also alleged that Israel failed to comply with the agreement’s humanitarian aid provisions.

Under the U.S.-brokered ceasefire, 156,000 aid trucks were supposed to enter Gaza, but the media office claimed Israel allowed only 55,539 trucks. In a statement, it accused Israel of pursuing a “policy of planned genocide” in Gaza and urged the ceasefire mediators to take effective measures to ensure Israel fulfills all terms of the signed agreement.

The Gaza Health Ministry reported that since Israel’s military campaign began in October 2023, at least 73,043 Palestinians have been killed and 173,417 injured in the Gaza Strip.

A man named Hafizur Rahman, aged 34, was killed by a lightning strike in Noyachar Azmir Para village under Char Rajibpur upazila of Kurigram. The incident occurred on Monday morning around 10 a.m. when Hafizur went to the field in search of work. He was struck by lightning and sustained severe injuries. Local residents rescued him and took him to Rajibpur Health Complex, where the on-duty doctor declared him dead.

According to family sources, Hafizur Rahman was the eldest son of Md. Nuru Mia of the same village. The lightning strike occurred suddenly while he was outdoors, leading to his death despite immediate efforts to save him.

The report highlights the tragic loss caused by the lightning incident in the rural area of Kurigram, emphasizing the vulnerability of people working in open fields during adverse weather conditions.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has advised students to prepare themselves to work for the welfare of the country. He made the remarks while speaking to a group of students who came to observe the national parliament’s budget session during the midday recess. The Prime Minister’s spouse, Dr. Zubaida Rahman, was also present at the time.

On Monday, June 29, a total of 45 students from four educational institutions in Madaripur district visited the parliament to watch the budget session. They were waiting in front of the Prime Minister’s Office inside the parliament building when he stopped to speak with them on his way to an event at the China Friendship Conference Center. The Prime Minister encouraged the students to engage not only in studies but also in sports, culture, and other creative activities.

The students expressed excitement and gratitude for the memorable experience of meeting the Prime Minister. The visit was organized by Md. Jahandar Ali Mia, Member of Parliament for Madaripur-2, and included tours of key parliamentary sites to learn about its history, architecture, and functions.

The Netherlands and Morocco are preparing for one of the most anticipated matches in the World Cup round of 32, scheduled for tomorrow at 7 a.m. Bangladesh time. The Dutch advanced as Group F leaders with seven points, while Morocco also collected seven points to finish runners-up in Group C. Both teams remain unbeaten, each securing two wins and one draw in the group stage, setting the stage for a high-intensity knockout encounter.

The Netherlands, three-time World Cup runners-up, began their campaign with a 2-2 draw against Japan before defeating Sweden and Tunisia with fast-paced attacking football. Coach Ronald Koeman’s side aims to maintain their rhythm despite the absence of injured defender Jurriën Timber. Forward Cody Gakpo continues to play despite personal tragedy, with teammates expected to rally behind him.

Morocco, impressive in the previous World Cup, have again shown strong form, drawing with Brazil and defeating Haiti and Scotland. Striker Ismail Saibari made history as the first African to score in all three group matches, posing a major threat to the Dutch defense. The match promises both revenge and redemption as Morocco seeks to overturn their 1994 World Cup loss to the Netherlands.

A Tangail court has sentenced a woman to 13 years of rigorous imprisonment for killing her infant son and concealing the body. The verdict was delivered on Monday afternoon by Judge Md Hafizur Rahman of Tangail Special Tribunal-1. The convicted woman, Ayna Begum, aged 24, is the wife of Md Zahirul Islam from Shibpur Chandanpara village in Mirzapur upazila and the daughter of Aminul Islam from Lauhati Madhyapara village in Delduar upazila. The court also fined her 40,000 taka, with an additional six months of simple imprisonment in case of non-payment.

According to the case details, Ayna Begum was staying at her father’s house after giving birth. On August 30, 2020, her husband Zahirul Islam learned that their 18-day-old son was missing. After searching, he found the baby’s body in a nearby canal. The investigation revealed that the infant, named Raihan, had been suffocated to death. Following the discovery, Zahirul Islam filed a murder case against his wife at Delduar Police Station.

The court’s ruling concludes a case that began nearly six years ago, bringing closure to the child’s death investigation.

A doctor at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis has accused Israel of carrying out a 'health genocide' in Gaza, citing the collapse of medical services despite a ceasefire agreement. According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, under the U.S.-mediated truce signed in October 2025, around 21,000 Palestinians were supposed to receive permission to leave Gaza for medical treatment. However, fewer than 7,500 have been able to leave so far, meaning only about 36 percent of the agreement has been implemented.

Al Jazeera’s Gaza correspondent Tareq Abu Azzoum reported that thousands of people approved for emergency evacuation remain trapped in Gaza, many of whom are unlikely to survive. Dr. Ahmed Al-Farra, head of the pediatric department at Nasser Hospital, said the situation has become the worst in a thousand days, with hospitals lacking supplies and staff. He described Israel’s actions as targeting the health sector and turning hospitals into unusable concrete shells.

The report highlights the ongoing humanitarian and medical crisis in Gaza despite the ceasefire framework intended to facilitate medical relief and patient transfers.

State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj said the government aims to improve the quality of primary education through effective collaboration with NGOs. Speaking as chief guest at the Geo-NGO Collaboration Dialogue held at BRAC Centre in Dhaka on Monday, he emphasized that meaningful change in education requires joint efforts from the government, administrative systems, and development partners.

Hajjaj stated that the government’s main goal in education reform is to enhance learning outcomes, focusing on five key areas: curriculum, teachers, administration, infrastructure, and technology. He added that initiatives are underway to make primary education more modern, efficient, and technology-driven, including transparent teacher recruitment and transfer systems, improved administrative capacity, digital monitoring, and tech-based management.

He further noted that with over 65,000 government primary schools nationwide, realistic, scalable, and sustainable initiatives are essential. The government plans to leverage NGOs’ field experience and innovative models, particularly to ensure education access for children with disabilities, pre-primary learners, non-formal students, urban migrants, tea garden communities, and marginalized groups.

A group of teenage gang members attacked and looted the house of an expatriate in Mahbullyahpur, Begumganj upazila of Noakhali on Sunday night. The attackers took cash, gold ornaments, and mobile phones, and injured four members of the family, including expatriate Abu Sujan, his brother journalist Anwar Parvez, sister-in-law Rubina Akter, and sister Yasmin Akter. The injured were admitted to a local private hospital.

According to Anwar Parvez, his brother Abu Sujan had returned from France 18 days earlier and became a target of a local teenage gang led by a youth named Junaid. The gang allegedly carried out the attack, vandalized the house, and looted valuables. Police arrived at the scene after a call was made to the national emergency number 999 and rescued the injured.

Begumganj Model Police Station Officer-in-Charge Shamsuzzaman said police visited the scene, rescued the victims, and are monitoring the situation. Legal action will be taken upon receiving a written complaint.

Police in Cumilla have arrested four individuals in connection with the shooting of school student Ethan Ahmed, who was injured during an armed clash between two local groups. The arrests were announced on Monday by Towhidul Anwar, Officer-in-Charge of Cumilla Kotwali Model Police Station. The incident occurred on June 25 in the Katabil area following tensions between the 'Apu Group' and 'Sabbir Group' over drug-related disputes.

Within 12 hours of the shooting, police detained Jamshed Hossain Shrabon, 22, with a foreign pistol and six rounds of ammunition. Subsequent operations across different areas led to the arrest of three more suspects: Asif, 26; Ashik, 35; and Imon, 19, all residents of the Kotwali area. Cumilla Superintendent of Police Md. Anisuzzaman stated that no criminal involved in drugs or illegal arms would be spared.

He added that police operations to apprehend remaining suspects and recover illegal weapons are ongoing, emphasizing the district police’s firm stance against drugs and firearms.

Bhangoora Municipality in Pabna has announced a budget of Tk 18.24 crore for the 2026–2027 fiscal year. The announcement was made on Monday at 11 a.m. in the municipal conference room by Upazila Assistant Commissioner (Land) and Municipal Administrator Mizanur Rahman. The projected revenue income is Tk 5.74 crore, while development and project income is estimated at Tk 12.50 crore, totaling Tk 18.24 crore in expected income.

On the expenditure side, Tk 5.38 crore 15 thousand has been allocated for revenue expenses and Tk 12.50 crore for development and project expenses, bringing total projected expenditure to Tk 17.88 crore 15 thousand. The budget leaves a surplus of Tk 35 lakh 85 thousand. The announcement event was attended by the municipal secretary, executive engineer, accounts officer, tax collector, and other officials and journalists.

According to the municipal administrator, the budget prioritizes improving civic services, including cleanliness, road and drainage development, waste management, city lighting, and safe water supply, while reducing unnecessary expenses to ensure a citizen-friendly and practical budget.

Bangladesh’s Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud told Parliament on Monday that despite improvements in electricity generation, some areas will continue to experience load-shedding. He reported that the country’s electricity demand stood at 14,839 megawatts while production reached 14,500 megawatts, leaving a shortfall of 339 megawatts. The minister said efforts were underway to reduce this gap and ensure uninterrupted supply.

In his statement under Rule 300, Mahmud explained that two power plants had gone offline due to technical faults, causing about 3,000 megawatts to drop from the national grid and leading to widespread load-shedding, including in Dhaka. He confirmed that both plants had resumed production as of Monday, improving the overall situation compared to the previous day.

The minister emphasized that the government was working to minimize remaining shortages and stabilize power distribution across the country.

A man named Mohammad Azad, aged 30, was seriously injured when stones were thrown at a moving train in Brahmanbaria. The incident occurred around 8:45 p.m. on Sunday near the Collegepara area as the Sylhet–Dhaka-bound Parabat Express passed through. According to a passenger, Azad was seated in the 'Dh' coach when a stone hurled from outside broke through the window and struck his head. Fellow passengers provided him with initial assistance after the attack.

Brahmanbaria Railway Police outpost in-charge Sub-Inspector Shah Alam said police were dispatched to the scene after receiving the report. An investigation has begun to identify those responsible, with searches underway in nearby areas. The attack marks another instance of stone-throwing at trains in the district.

Earlier, on June 22, miscreants had thrown stones at the Chattogram-bound Turna Nishitha train near Talshahar station in Brahmanbaria, injuring a passenger inside. Police are treating the latest incident as part of a recurring safety concern on this route.

Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir has announced a 36-day nationwide program to commemorate the second anniversary of the July uprising under the theme “July’s Pledge: Building a Just Bangladesh.” The announcement was made by the organization’s president, Nurul Islam, at a press conference held at Dhaka University’s Madhur Canteen. The program includes rallies, exhibitions, seminars, cultural events, and an online campaign titled “Echoes of July.”

The initiative aims to uphold the aspirations of the uprising, honor the martyrs, and demand implementation of the “July Charter” and referendum verdict. Shibir leaders criticized the current government for allegedly ignoring the national charter and undermining judicial independence. They also accused the administration of fostering corruption and lawlessness, citing figures on loan defaults and crime incidents.

Expressing concern over campus violence, the Shibir president alleged that ruling party student groups were attacking students and teachers. He called for unity to build an equitable Bangladesh and sought nationwide participation to make the 36-day program successful.